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February 28, 2008

Filling a council seat

For Friday: A judge ruled that state law will prevent voters from picking a citizen to fill a vacancy on Roanoke City Council. This is unfortunate, and will require the mayor and council to make an appointment in the most open and welcoming manner. And the city's state delegation should seek a change to state law.

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[February 28, 2008 8:38 PM]

Al

MY GOD! What's going on here. For the second time in a number of months there is a point upon which I agree with the Roanoke Times. Somebody pinch me. Is this a dream?

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